Five Things To Know Today

1.  Today is Wednesday, June 15.  The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies, with a high temperature of 73 degrees and a low of 54 tonight.

2.  Groton led New London County in home sales last month, with 22 homes sold in May, according to Randall Market Watch. Three other towns - Norwich, Stonington and Waterford - tied for second place, with 14 homes sold each.  Market Watch reported Groton homes sold at a median price of $222,750 in June and were on the market 91 days.  The report said sales volume and price rose in New London County, with the median home sale price rising from $200,00 in April to $212,000 in June.  “After experiencing slowing sales during a very harsh winter, there appears to be pent-up demand by buyers,” Doug Randall, chief executive officer of Randall Realtors said in a press release.

3.  Groton is applying for an $800,000 federal grant to hire three police officers to work on community policing and reduce overtime among others in the police department. The Town Council approved an application Tuesday for the grant through the COPS Hiring program. If approved and accepted, the grant would cover the salary and fringe benefits of three officers for three years, but obligate the town to keep those officers for the fourth year and not lay off any officers during that time.

4.  The Groton Planning Department hopes to apply for permits within the next month to take the next step toward construction of a multi-purpose path along Thomas Road. Once the applications are finished and approved, design could be completed within the next six months, with construction to begin in mid 2012.

5.    If you haven't registered your child for summer camp, there's still time. Groton Parks & Recreation is taking registration for its summer camp programs for children ages 5  to 12, which run from 8 a.m. until  3 p.m.,  and for its half-day Sunshine Camp for children ages 3 to 5.  Groton also offers Camp Button for children with special needs. For more information or to register your child, go to  grotonrec.com or call (860) 536-5680.